Overview

• AC Milan is in advanced negotiations with Bayer Leverkusen to sign Swiss midfielder Granit Xhaka.
• Xhaka’s contract in Leverkusen runs until 2028, though he has recently fueled speculation about an early departure.
• New coach Massimiliano Allegri plans to deploy Xhaka alongside veteran Luka Modric in central midfield.
• Milan finished eighth in Serie A this past season, missing European qualification for the first time since 2016.
• The deal is expected to be completed within days as Milan looks to revitalize its squad.